About

Yogafriends Fuerteventura is an intimate wellness retreat located in a tranquile, idyllic setting in the Canary Islands. Created by two passionate Yogis, Annette and Miguel, The Yogafriends Retreats offer a calming and gorgeous escape with proven results.

Nestled in the volcanic landscape of Lajares, this five-bedroom, five-bath boutique retreat offers single week and multi-week programs, designed to offer the transformative powers of Yoga, movement and nature.

The Yogafriends Fuerteventura Program rejuvenates guests by combining a healthy detoxing diet with these core activities: Yoga, Meditation, cardio walking and hiking. Each day’s activities are thoughtfully conceived. They complement each other, creating a powerful whole.

Our Story

We love our island Fuerteventura. Since decades ago, we are connected and committed to surfing and the ocean, to Yoga and Meditation, to freedom and a healthy lifestyle.

After teaching Yoga and organizing retreats for years, in 2014 we created the Casa Yogafriends Boutique Retreat as a meeting point to share the joy of Yoga and the Island ways.

Our Mission

To spread the positive Yoga Lifestyle in an attractive and safe environment. To support a sustainable Yoga practice that is connected to real life.

The Team

We have a wonderful team of professional and experienced Yoga teachers, massage therapists, coaches and nutrition experts.

Our Contribution

As part of giving back and providing charitable contributions, Yogafriends Fuerteventura has chosen to support and donate to the following organizations: Surfers against Sewage and The Ocean Clean Up Project.

Environmental Footprint

At Yogafriends Fuerteventura we try to reduce our environmental footprint.

We purchase ecological local produce, pulled from Fuerteventura´s soil (as much as possible). We use containers that can be refilled, as we have been using the same dish detergent bottle now for a good time. We use only natural cleaning products and soaps. We enjoy to walk, and ride bikes. Our clients will find a free bike for taking a ride. We aren’t perfect, but we try to make constant improvements to live simply and close to nature.

We invested into the best filter system of the market and our clients find filtered mineral water which comes from the local desalinitation plant, run by wind power, at their free disposition.

Casa Yoga runs on solar energy and in Casa Yogafriends we use solar power supply a big part of the warm water for showers, etc. We invested in low energy lighting, mostly LED and solar lamps to reduce the electricity consume. The used water (showers, washing, etc.) runs through a filtering system and is used in the garden to water the plants.

On Fuerteventura we do not have a great recycling center. Now we have come to be more aware of the products we buy and the packaging it is encased in. Not all plastic is recyclable, and recycling definitely isn’t a green answer.

What can YOU do?

Speaking generally, you can help reduce the amount of garbage in the ocean and contribute to solving today´s trash problem by making small dedicated efforts. While it may seem unlikely, small efforts by individuals can make go a long way toward decreasing the garbage in general and in our oceans.

- Recycle- Support bans- Reduce your use of single-use plastics (plastic straws, single-use plastic bottles, etc.)- Avoid microbeads in cosmetic products - Pick up garbage from the beach- Back organizations that work to fight pollution and encourage ocean cleanup